Cheapest Chester County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | $3.799 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.590 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.590 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Chester, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Chester households is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Chester County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,796,352 | 282,182 | 1,447,260 | 663,450 | 112,270 | 7,204 | 31,146 |
| 2024 | 2,785,913 | 276,598 | 1,396,275 | 685,083 | 111,416 | 6,155 | 32,085 |
| 2023 | 2,698,411 | 278,621 | 1,389,291 | 717,601 | 111,540 | 6,964 | 44,558 |
| 2022 | 2,710,114 | 282,625 | 1,337,240 | 742,118 | 105,147 | 5,282 | 41,959 |
| 2021 | 2,677,533 | 267,454 | 1,287,322 | 760,867 | 109,832 | 4,867 | 46,436 |
| 2020 | 2,656,062 | 251,472 | 1,254,850 | 776,616 | 113,900 | 4,554 | 41,326 |
| 2019 | 2,634,591 | 235,490 | 1,222,377 | 792,365 | 117,969 | 4,241 | 36,216 |
| 2018 | 2,592,386 | 225,476 | 1,198,450 | 806,761 | 128,110 | 2,197 | 35,172 |
| 2017 | 2,598,275 | 222,650 | 1,158,937 | 790,353 | 127,198 | 2,225 | 35,586 |
| 2016 | 2,551,248 | 209,719 | 1,133,797 | 805,822 | 125,583 | 1,639 | 34,565 |
| 2015 | 2,549,385 | 200,754 | 1,103,995 | 837,082 | 141,835 | 2,117 | 38,034 |
| 2014 | 2,528,694 | 198,296 | 1,087,741 | 858,758 | 148,256 | 1,760 | 36,886 |
| 2013 | 2,516,052 | 195,799 | 1,086,074 | 870,064 | 148,597 | 1,408 | 33,941 |
| 2012 | 2,530,063 | 188,880 | 1,046,982 | 936,674 | 145,089 | 1,484 | 31,494 |
| 2011 | 2,516,883 | 178,387 | 1,019,764 | 973,749 | 137,625 | 1,545 | 28,259 |
| 2010 | 2,530,446 | 177,562 | 997,925 | 993,832 | 126,074 | 597 | 29,423 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester
Fuel oil has become losing popularity in Chester. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of families using fuel oil dipped from 790,353 to 663,450, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 222,650 to 282,182, a 27% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,598,275 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Chester
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Chester. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,158,937 to 1,447,260, a 25% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Chester
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 7,204 homes in Chester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 224% gain from 2017, when 2,225 homes used active solar heating.
Chester County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Chester County homeowners purchased a total of 29 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Chester’s overall oil use fluctuates yearly as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Chester was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chester County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Chester County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chester families heating with oil, choosing which of the 41 heating oil companies that serve Chester can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 131 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chester. Full service companies such as Atlas Oil Company or J. Halligan & Sons offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Chester cash heating oil companies serving Chester include Mauger & Company Inc and Reilly & Sons Inc.
Chester Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Chester: 41 companies .
Average Number of Chester Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 16182
Chester Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 residences in Chester heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Chester homes depend on oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Chester County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chester County Households | Chester County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
499 Chester Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Chester households during this past winter, the Chester community relies on its 499 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Chester, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Chester and the surrounding region.
